TEAM NOTES•The Blue Jackets have gone 3-2-3 in their last seven games (heading into Monday’s game at Toronto).•Columbus will play eight of its next 12 games at home through December 21.•The Jackets are 31-0-0 when taking a lead into the third period since Jan. 9, 2012.•The Jackets boast the sixth-best home penalty killing percentage in the NHL at 86.5 pct. (32-of-35).•Columbus ranks 15th in the NHL in penalty minutes (11.3 PIM per game).•Columbus ranks ninth in the NHL, third in the Eastern Conference, in face-off winning percentage at 52.0 pct.•The Blue Jackets rank sixth in the NHL, third in the Eastern Conference, with 666 hits.

PLAYER NOTES•LW Nick Foligno has chipped in 3-5-8 in his last 11 games after being held to 2-0-2 in his first six outings this season.•Rookie D Ryan Murray has averaged 21:28 TOI over the last 12 games compared to 16:57 in his first 11 contests.•G Sergei Bobrovsky has the highest career save percentage (.915) among Russian-born goaltenders with at least 100 NHL games played.•D Nikita Nikitin has collected 1-4-5 in his last six games compared to 0-1-1 in his first 11 games this season.•LW R.J. Umberger has tallied 5-5-10 with three game-winning goals in his last 16 games.•D James Wisniewski leads the Jackets in scoring with 2-14-16 in 23 games, which ranks ninth among NHL defensemen.•C Michael Chaput collected his first career NHL point at Vancouver on Nov. 22 (assist on Artem Anisimov goal).•D David Savard has 0-3-3 in his last five games.

HOLIDAY PICK ‘EM PACKS ARE BACKGive the gift of hockey with the Blue Jackets Holiday Pick ‘Em Pack. The package features a Blue Jackets gift box containing two tickets to two games and a holiday-themed autographed puck. Purchasers may select the two games of their choice as well as the autographed puck from one of seven players – Sergei Bobrovsky, Jared Boll, Brandon Dubinsky, Marian Gaborik, Jack Johnson, R.J. Umberger and James Wisniewski (quantities of each player puck are limited). Packages, starting at $89, are on sale now through December 23 at www.BlueJackets.com/holidaypack or by calling 1-800-NHL-COLS.

•Nationwide Insurance VIP Sweepstakes – Four times this season, Nationwide Insurance is awarding a lucky sweepstakes winner with a special VIP Game Experience that includes four game tickets in the Nationwide Insurance Fan Lounge, a $50 food/beverage voucher, a jersey, puck, player photo, the chance to watch warm-ups from the team bench and a ride the Nationwide Zamboni during intermission. Fans can enter at www.BlueJackets.com/NationwideVIP with winners selected for the following games – Jan. 17 vs. Washington, Mar. 21 vs. NY Rangers and Apr. 4 vs. Chicago.

•Blue Jackets Fantasy Challenge – The Blue Jackets are offering fans the chance to go behind the bench and make the calls the head coach makes through the Blue Jackets Fantasy Challenge. Fans can visit BlueJackets.com at the link below to register, pick their lineup and Join the Battle! Over 40 prizes will be awarded throughout the season including autographed pucks and jerseys, game tickets and a suite night! To play, click HERE.

•Crown Royal Conversation with the Coach – Crown Royal is giving fans the chance to meet Blue Jackets Head Coach Todd Richards, tour the team dressing room and receive two Time Warner Cable HD Lounge tickets to an upcoming game. Entry is at www.BlueJackets.com/CrownRoyal and all fans must be 21 years of age or older to enter.

JOHN H. McCONNELL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAYBlue Jackets players in partnership with the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation established the John H. McConnell Scholarship Fund in 2008 to honor the life and legacy of the team’s late founder John H. McConnell. Each year, one local high school senior who personifies Mr. Mac’s character and leadership is awarded the $10,000 scholarship. The deadline to apply for this year’s scholarship is Friday, Nov. 29. For more information, click HERE.

BLUE JACKETS TAKING PART IN MOVEMBERThroughout November, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Blue Jackets Foundation will once again be doing their part to help raise awareness for men’s health this season. Several players will be growing moustaches as part of the ‘Movember’ initiative, with fans being encouraged to donate funds towards the cause by visiting http://moteam.co/columbus-blue-jackets.